Deep Creek Group Camp
Located next to one of the most popular creeks in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek Group Camp provides traditional primitive camping with the stunning backdrop of the mountains. Whether blanketed in bright wildflowers in the spring or vivid colors in the fall, the scenery at Deep Creek never disappoints. The camp offers 92 individual sites, all with grills, tables and campfire rings, perfect for a meal or a late-night s'mores session. Hookups and showers are not provided, but flush toilets and drinking water are available. Deep Creek is in the southeastern portion of the park and provides a moderate climate, typified by mild winters and hot, humid summers.
This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Deep Creek Campground, 92 sites, is next door.
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Site mix
| Group tent areas | 3 |
Site guide
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| Site | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Paved | Full | Riverfront | 20 / 4 | Yes | |
| 202 | Paved | Full | Riverfront | 20 / 4 | Yes | |
| 203 | Paved | Full | Riverfront | 20 / 4 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Fees | Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. |
| Accessibility | Site 203 is listed accessible |
The camp offers three group sites, all with grills, tables and campfire rings, perfect for a family meal or a late-night s'mores session. Hookups and showers are not provided, but flush toilets and drinking water are available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Seasonal phone is 828-488-3184 From downtown Bryson City, NC: Follow signs to Deep Creek, 3 miles away.
| Nearest town | Bryson City, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.4630° N, 83.4348° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Bryson City Outdoors ↗ | 2.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | A&L RV Sales ↗ | 36.3 mi |
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Worth a stop
Although the Deep Creek Group Camp is available by reservation only, the nearby Deep Creek Campground offers first-come, first-served camping, and can also accommodate RV campers. Bryson City, located about three miles away, offers grocery stores and medical facilities.
- 9.3 miLemmons Branch Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside National Forests in North Carolina.
- inNational Forests in North Carolina ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,026,237 acres
- 10.1 miCherokee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,228,298 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Swain County CourthouseBuilding · Bryson City · 2.5 mi
- Frye-Randolph House and Fryemont InnBuilding · Bryson City · 2.6 mi
- Clingmans Dome Observation TowerStructure · Bryson City · 7.9 mi
Recreation
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with plenty of trails easily accessible from the Deep Creek Group Site. An easy 1.6 mile roundtrip hike will allow you to enjoy two beautiful waterfalls in the Deep Creek area. Walk Deep Creek Trail 0.7 mile to the junction with Indian Creek Trail. On your way you can view elegant Tom Branch Falls located on the far side of Deep Creek. Turn right at the junction with Indian Creek Trail and proceed approximately 200' to Indian Creek Falls. The falls are 25 feet in height. Deep Creek runs on the edge of the campground and provides easily accessible fishing, wading and tubing. Visitors can also enjoy high-quality backcountry fishing in the cool waters of the countless streams and rivers that snake through the mountains, with trout available in abundance.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Deep Creek Group Camp?
Sites at Deep Creek Group Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Deep Creek Group Camp?
Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Deep Creek Group Camp?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Deep Creek Group Camp have?
3 sites, including 3 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Deep Creek Group Camp?
Deep Creek Group Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Deep Creek Group Camp?
Hookups and showers are not provided, but flush toilets and drinking water are available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Deep Creek Group Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Deep Creek Group Camp. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Deep Creek Group Camp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Deep Creek Group Camp?
Site 203 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Deep Creek Group Camp?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Deep Creek Group Camp?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a hiker's paradise, with plenty of trails easily accessible from the Deep Creek Group Site. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Deep Creek Group Camp?
Bryson City, North Carolina. Although the Deep Creek Group Camp is available by reservation only, the nearby Deep Creek Campground offers first-come, first-served camping, and can also accommodate RV campers.
Source: Getting there